Blood test may spot brain fog after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT04679259

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study checked if certain substances in the blood can show whether someone will have memory or thinking problems after heart surgery. Researchers measured three blood markers in 82 adults before and after their operation. The goal was to see if these markers could help doctors detect cognitive decline early.

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Locations

  • SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

    Seoul, Select State/Province, 07061, South Korea

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